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The Salvation Army
International Development

Livelihoods

Provide a brighter future for communities by equipping them with the tools and skills needed to support independent livelihoods.

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How your support helps

Empower families with skills and knowledge to improve their economic stability.

Village Savings and Loans

Community savings groups strengthen financial literacy

Vocational training

Supports greater financial independence and security

Climate-smart agriculture

Sustainable farming improves income and nutrition

Kayla’s story

A 21 year old, from the Philippines, faced many challenges growing up as the fourth of eight children. Her parents struggled to provide for the family until they joined a project, which provided livelihoods training and support to empower families.

The family initially started a mobile fried chicken business, pivoted to a mobile sari-sari store, eventually growing it into a successful business selling school and office supplies. This newfound financial stability allowed them to cover their children's education and provided a sense of pride.

With the family’s finances improving, Kayla focused on her studies. Despite financial setbacks, she earned a scholarship in hospitality management and continued her education uninterrupted. Kayla’s journey shows how livelihood programs can create lasting change and empower families to thrive.

Your support

Kayla’s journey shows how livelihood programs can create lasting change and empower families to thrive.